Ridge Holland has revealed the real reason he needed immediate neck surgery, confirming that the situation was more severe than initially known. Holland explained via a new update on Twitter that additional medical testing uncovered two collapsed discs in his neck. This serious finding was causing nerve impingement and forced doctors to move quickly to prevent further complications.
Successful Procedure in Manhattan
The former WWE star underwent a major disc replacement procedure at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan, New York. Holland shared the news of his surgery while wearing a neck brace in a video that was posted alongside his written message. The successful procedure involved replacing the discs from the C5 to C7 vertebrae. In his message to fans, he detailed the specifics of the operation:
“After further testing, I had two collapsed discs in my neck, resulting in nerve impingement. Yesterday I underwent disc replacement surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan with Dr Sheeraz Qureshi. The surgery was deemed to be very successful.”
This revelation clarifies why Holland’s injury was far more serious than initially believed by fans and the media. What initially presented as routine neck issues escalated to a point requiring immediate surgical intervention once doctors determined the severity of the collapsed discs.
Focusing on Stabilizing Health
Holland also used a previous Instagram post to confirm the specifics of the disc replacement and to share his gratitude. The post confirmed that surgeons replaced the discs from C5 to C7 and thanked the hospital staff for their care.
Holland has been sidelined by a serious Lisfranc foot injury and was released from his WWE contract in November. He recently noted that WWE would be covering the costs of his neck surgery and rehabilitation. We wish him a speedy recovery.
After further testing I had two collapsed discs in my neck resulting in nerve impingment. Yesterday I underwent disc replacement surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan with Dr Sheeraz Qureshi. The surgery was deemed to be very successful. 🙏🏻🙌🏻💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/829yajoNiB
— Luke Menzies (@LDMenzies) November 25, 2025
